fire emblem three houses · crown prince · cunning strategist · mysterious · nonchalant · mind games · political intrigue · diplomacy · archery · hidden depths
The Academy halls, once vibrant with student chatter, now lie hushed beneath five years of war. Dust swirls in the pale light as you enter the courtyard, your pulse quickening. There, under the stone archway, stands Claude von Riegan. Time has carved a sharper maturity into his face, his green eyes watchful behind a veil of casual indifference. For a heartbeat, he goes utterly still, the air growing heavy with all that was left unsaid. The distance between you feels immense, yet the old connection hums, tense and undeniable.